Bella Vista Panama City, Panama
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonPolished skyline retreat
Soaring above Calle Uruguay, the glass tower opens to high-ceilinged marble lobbies styled with warm gold accents and quiet sophistication.
“The hotel features high ceilings, exotic wood details, elegant public spaces and multiple dining options.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Pillow menus, six-hundred-thread-count linens, and dedicated concierge service complement Ferragamo bath amenities in marble suites.
Listed
A thirty-six-story glass tower featuring off-white marble lobbies, gold accents, and clean, light neutral interiors.
Listed
Unwind at the Peacock Alley lobby lounge or sip cocktails on the seventh-floor Bungalow pool terrace.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Entering the lobby, you’ll get an immediate sense of Zen from the sophisticated, modern interior.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the lively Bella Vista district, the hotel sits steps from the financial quarter and the scenic Pacific promenade along Cinta Costera.
The rooms
Light neutral interiors frame skyline or bay views, accompanied by custom bedding and marble bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and round vessel sinks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Gold mosaic tiles line the seventh-floor pool and integrated whirlpool, looking straight out toward the city skyline.
The spa and gym
Couples suites include deep soaking tubs for restorative massages, and the fitness center holds modern cardio machinery.
Restaurant
Matiz
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the dining room, where open kitchens prepare Panamanian dishes, fresh seafood, and steaks.
this contemporary property makes a statement. Mixing classic Waldorf standards with its own unique flair, it provides equally well for leisure and business travelers
At the table
Peacock Alley mixes signature cocktails in the lobby lounge, and Bungalow pours daytime drinks on the pool terrace.
How it began
The glass tower debuted in 2013 as the brand's first Latin American hotel, arriving just ahead of the Panama Canal centennial.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.